Tips to open FMP12 file
Can't open the FMP12 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FMP12 files as well as a list of programs that support FMP12 files.
FMP12 file extension
| File Name |
FileMaker Pro 12 Database |
| File Developer |
FileMaker |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The FMP12 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FMP12 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FMP12 file on each system platform.
What is FMP12 file?
The file with the extension FMP12 is the Database Files file type. It was designed by FileMaker. Additionally, the Database Files category contains 403 of other files. FileMaker Pro 12 Database appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on iOS, Mac OS, Windows. The FileMaker Pro application is recommended to open the file. It was released by FileMaker, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. The FileMaker Go programs will also handle the file when the FileMaker Pro program does not fulfill its role.
How to open FMP12 file?
An often recurring problem with FileMaker Pro 12 Database is that FMP12 is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open FMP12, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FMP12 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install FileMaker Pro
The first step is to check if the computer has the FileMaker Pro program installed. To do this, enter the name FileMaker Pro into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file FMP12 with FileMaker Pro. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FMP12 files.
Programs to open FMP12 file
Remember to download programs supporting FMP12 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of FileMaker Pro with FMP12 files
If, despite the installed application, the FMP12 file does not start in the FileMaker Pro application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the FileMaker Pro application as the default for handling the FMP12 file.
Step 3. Update FileMaker Pro to the latest version
If, however, after binding FileMaker Pro with FileMaker Pro 12 Database there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the FileMaker, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FMP12 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the FMP12 file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FMP12 or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected FMP12 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the FMP12 files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged FMP12 files. You can restore the file from a backup or use FileMaker help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file FMP12 except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the FMP12 file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file FMP12 to close. However, some background programs may block the FMP12 file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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